Refers to the conditions under which imports compete with domestically produces substitutes. These are determined by the extend to which foreign goods are confronted with tariffs, discriminatory taxes, and other regulations.
The extent to which a country permits imports. A variety of tariff and non-tariff trade barriers can be used to limit the entry of foreign products.
The ability of domestic providers of goods and services to penetrate a related market in a foreign country. The extent to which the foreign market is accessible generally depends upon the existence and extent of trade barriers. See also: Market, Market Forces, Non-Market Economy, Offer List, Restrictive Business Practice, Special and Differential Treatment
Refers to the conditions under which imports compete with domestic products. These are determined by the extent to which foreign goods are confronted with discriminatory taxes and other regulations.
The openness of a national market to foreign products.
The removal of tariffs and other trade barriers, making it easier for other countries to sell their goods and services.
Market access for goods in the WTO means the conditions, tariff and non-tariff measures, agreed by members for the entry of specific goods into their markets. Tariff commitments for goods are set out in each member's schedules of concessions on goods. The schedules represent commitments not to apply tariffs above the listed rates — these rates are “boundâ€.